Current management of appendicitis.
Semin Pediatr Surg
; 16(1): 34-40, 2007 Feb.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17210481
ABSTRACT
Appendicitis is the most common surgical disease of the abdomen in children. Pediatric appendicitis varies considerably in its clinical presentation, contributing to delay in diagnosis and increased morbidity. The methods of diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis also vary significantly among clinicians and medical centers according to the patient's clinical status, the medical center's capabilities, and the physician's experience and technical expertise. Recent trends include the increased use of radiologic imaging, minimally invasive and nonoperative treatments, shorter hospital stays, and home antibiotic therapy. Little consensus exists regarding many aspects of the care of the child with complicated appendicitis. This article examines the most debated aspects of the diagnosis and management of the diseased pediatric appendix.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Apendicite
Limite:
Child
/
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Semin Pediatr Surg
Assunto da revista:
PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos